Hollande unveils new battle plans on economy

"The recovery is here, but it's not strong enough". That's what President Hollande declared at a key press conference this week, as he outlined plans to revive the French economy. Next, is Valérie Trierweiler still the First Lady? One journalist asks President Hollande what the whole world is wondering after a gossip magazine alleges he's having an affair with an actress. Finally, official census figures show the birth rate here in France has fallen to less than two children per woman.

Born in Belgium, raised in Italy and now resident in France, he holds a degree in Japanese. He previously worked for CNN International. At FRANCE 24, he presents the news on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings and also the show France in Focus.